Koster's False Cypress

Name: Koster's False Cypress
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 02379

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Kosteri'

Pronunciation: kam-e-SIP-a-ris ob-tu-SA

SKU #02379

USDA Zone

4-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	This attractive evergreen shrub has a rounded form that matures into a dwarf pyramidal shape. Flat sprays of deep green foliage add handsome texture to the landscape. Excellent for rock gardens or mixed borders. Withstands brief dry spells, once established in the landscape.
Light	Full sun
Watering	Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
Blooms	Conifer; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Slow growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.

STYLE
Landscape Use	Border, Container, Hedge, Poolside
Design Ideas	The texture of this beautiful evergreen makes a fine foundation plant to cover utilities and crawl spaces as well as footings year round. May be used as a freestanding foliage column out in the landscape as a central element for bright floral plantings. A natural in the Asian inspired garden left natural or creatively shaped in the bonsai style.
Foliage Color	Green
Companion Plants	Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Azalea (Azalea); Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum); Camellia (Camellia); Pine (Pinus); Hosta (Hosta)

CARE
Care	Grows well in average to fertile, neutral to acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Shelter from harsh, drying winds. Water deeply, regularly during first few growing seasons to develop an extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water, but tolerates brief dry spells. Fertilize in early spring. Prune only as needed to shape.

HISTORY
Lore	Chamaecyparis translates from the Greek for dwarf and cypress, which verifies the fact that it is not a true cypress at all. The species C. obtusa is also known as Hinoki Cypress.

This Plant's Growing Zones: 4-8